How-To: Shorten Metal Zippers
Don’t let the wrong zipper stop you from finishing a project, learn how to shorten metal zippers with this helpful tutorial!
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How-To: Exposed Zipper Pocket
I love the modern look of exposed zippers, especially on knitwear. If you do too, check out this exposed zipper pocket tutorial that Jessica from Running with Scissors shared on Project Run and Play, and learn how to install your own! [Via Craft Gossip]
How-To: Install an Invisible Zipper
I have a mostly finished pair of pants sitting right next to my sewing machine. All I need to do is install the invisible zipper (hold me, I’m afraid) and stitch up the other side, and they’ll be ready to hit the town. Luckily, Kate from See Kate Sew seems to have sensed my anxiety […]
How-To: Zipper Pulls from Formica Samples
Jenny at Craft Test Dummies is getting a jump on back-to-school crafting by making up a batch of backpack zipper pulls. She used formica samples from her local home improvement store and added a combination of paint and decoupage. I love the Star Wars design here! And she has lots of other styles to share, […]
The Zippy
I have been loving the trend of a single edge of zipper as decorative detailing. This rosette headband uses the effect with very cool results. It’s called The Zippy, and was created by blacksatinshoes on etsy.
Zipper Jewelry by Louise Lowenstein
I’m loving this zipper jewelry by Louise Lowenstein, recently featured on Book of Joe. Smart and sassy!
How-To: Repair an Old Backpack
As consumers, we can change that pattern. Instead of buying something new for back to school, try mending, renewing, and repairing something. My old backpack was almost worthless. The zipper was broken, the clips were broken, and it was filthy. Instead of replacing it, I set to work fixing it up. It is a very rewarding process, proving that a little elbow grease beats spending hard-earned dollars.
